New Staff Updates

CVFC has had an exciting year, with many new part-time staff joining our team.  We are pleased to announce the hire of two new positions – a Nurse Practitioner and an Interpreter! Stacie Zais, FNP, joins the staff as a part-time Nurse Practitioner to serve...

Otto Bremer Trust Grant Received

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Awarded Otto Bremer Trust Grant   The Chippewa Valley Free Clinic has been awarded funding of $45,000 through the Otto Bremer Trust.  This generous grant has been provided for general operations to provide comprehensive health care to...

CVFC Hosts Press Conference for BadgerCare Public Option

Last month, Citizen Action of Wisconsin held a press conference at CVFC, in support of a public option for BadgerCare. Senator Jeff Smith and State Representative Jodi Emerson attended to share information about the bill that was introduced in the state legislature. ...

CVFC Hires Vaccine Educator

We are pleased to announce that CVFC has hired Katelyn McClellan as our Vaccine Education Coordinator! The Vaccine Education position is part-time and limited-term, funded through a DHS grant, which runs through June 2024.  Katelyn’s primary role will be...

CVFC Attends NAFC Conference

From October 7-9, several free and charitable clinics from Wisconsin traveled to Palm Springs, California for the annual National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Conference. Carol Hoepner, RN, Clinic Assistant and Maribeth Woodford, Executive Director...

Dr. Stephen Welna Joins CVFC

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Stephen Welna, DDS, will be joining the CVFC staff as a part-time dentist.   The addition of Dr. Welna is possible due to a generous dental grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in an effort to expand dental...